Fireside Sips
Whether you’re cozying up for movie night, relaxing with your favorite book or trying out a new podcast, no hearthside hangout is complete without a tasty beverage. Here are some of our favorite recipes, sure to heat up any evening at home!
Raspberry Bellini
You’ll need:
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1 package frozen sweetened raspberries, thawed
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups chilled sparkling wine or Champagne
Mint leaves and fresh raspberries (optional)
How-to:
Place raspberries, lemon juice and vanilla in a blender; cover and process until pureed. Press through a fine-mesh strainer into a bowl; discard seeds. Fill each flute or coupe with 2 tablespoons raspberry mixture; top with Champagne or sparkling wine. Garnish as desired.
Lemon Ginger Shrub Mocktail
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Add the following ingredients to a saucepan:
2 cups water
Fresh lemon juice (from 6 lemons)
2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
3/4 cup fresh ginger (finely chopped)
Zest of 2 lemons
2 cups sugar
5 cardamom pods (whole)
Boil for 15-20 minutes and then cool.
Strain, then refrigerate until cold.
Add to a glass with ice and top with sparkling water, garnish with lemon.
White Christmas Martini
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You’ll need:
1 oz. brown liquor of your choice
1 oz. amaretto
2 oz. eggnog
Sprinkle of grated nutmeg
How-to:
Add all liquid ingredients to a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake for 30 seconds, strain into a martini glass and top with nutmeg.
Spiked Orange Hot Chocolate
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You’ll need:
2 tbsp of hot chocolate mix
8 oz. steamed milk
1.5 oz. Orange liqueur, such as Grand Marnier
2-3 drops orange bitters (optional)
Sweetened whipped cream, for topping
1 orange, for zesting
How-to:
Pour 2 tbsp of hot chocolate mix into a mug of your choice. Add 8 oz steamed milk and blend together. Stir orange liqueur and bitters into the hot chocolate. Top with a dollop of whipped cream. Zest some orange peel over the whipped cream for bright color and a zingy scent.
Cranberry Moscow Mule
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You’ll need:
1 part vodka
1 part cranberry juice cocktail
2 parts ginger beer
1 tablespoon lime juice
Lime wedges, fresh cranberries & rosemary sprig for garnish (optional)
How-to:
Pour vodka, cranberry juice and lime juice into shaker with ice. Shake it and then pour into a glass over ice. Top with ginger beer and garnish as desired.
Pumpkin & Apple Cider Fizz
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You’ll need:
1.5 oz. pumpkin puree, canned or homemade
1.5 oz. vanilla vodka
1.5 oz. apple cider
1.5 oz. ginger beer
How-to:
Add vodka, cider and puree to an ice-filled shaker and shake until well chilled. Strain into a glass and top with ginger beer.
Hot Toddy
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You’ll need:
1.5 oz. brown liquor such as brandy, whiskey or rum
1 tablespoon honey
0.5 oz. lemon juice
1 cup hot water
Lemon wedge, cinnamon stick and star anise, for garnish (optional)
How-to:
Combine the first four ingredients into a warmed mug and stir. If desired, garnish with the lemon, cinnamon stick or star anise.
Enjoy hearthside!
